Drawing a Pie for Elder Shana

After successfully persuading Elder Senju Mufeng and securing the support of the Senju Clan, Uchiha Ying Yue did not pause, immediately turning his focus toward the Uchiha Clan.

Elder Uchiha Setsuna was the representative of the Uchiha Clan's Hawks and had previously expressed his hope for Ying Yue to become Hokage. This time, Uchiha Ying Yue decided to win the elder's support with the slogan: "Make the Uchiha Great Again."

Uchiha Ying Yue arrived at the Uchiha Clan's compound and headed straight for Elder Setsuna's residence. The house was ancient and imposing, exuding an air of long-weathered dignity.

Uchiha Ying Yue took a deep breath, having fully prepared himself in his heart.

The door opened, and Elder Setsuna stepped out. Seeing Uchiha Ying Yue, a flicker of gratification and anticipation flashed in his eyes.

He nodded, signaling for Ying Yue to enter.

"Ying Yue, you've come at the right time. I was just thinking of discussing some matters with you," Elder Setsuna said, his tone carrying a hint of warmth.

Uchiha Ying Yue bowed respectfully: "Elder Setsuna, I also have some important matters I need to discuss with you."

Once they were seated, Ying Yue went straight to the point: "Elder Setsuna, you once said you hoped I could become Hokage and lead the Uchiha Clan to a resurgence. I have kept those words in my heart and have been working toward that goal. However, becoming Hokage is no easy feat; I believe we need more leverage and preparation."

Elder Setsuna nodded slightly, signaling for Ying Yue to continue.

Uchiha Ying Yue continued: "In the Ninja World, intelligence is an incredibly important resource—it can even decide the outcome of a war. To become Hokage, one needs not only strength but also a clear grasp of the overall situation. This requires a powerful intelligence network for support."

Uchiha Ying Yue's tone grew heavier, his gaze firm: "I intend to establish an intelligence organization, not just within Konoha, but one that looks across the entire Ninja World. This organization will help us track the movements of various nations, foresee potential threats, and provide a basis for decision-making at critical moments. Only then can we gain the upper hand in future competitions and truly make the Uchiha Clan great again!"

A flicker of interest crossed Elder Setsuna's eyes. He watched Ying Yue silently, clearly intrigued by the plan.

"Ying Yue, what you say makes sense," Elder Setsuna said after a moment of contemplation. "However, establishing such an organization is not easy; it requires significant manpower and resources. How do you intend to implement this?"

Uchiha Ying Yue was already prepared: "Elder, the Uchiha Clan possesses great power and vast resources, but these should not be confined to Konoha alone; we must look at the entire Ninja World. We need to integrate all available resources, mobilize the clan's strength, and expand our influence."

Uchiha Ying Yue spoke with fervor: "Without a powerful intelligence organization, it will be difficult for us to gain an advantage in the race for Hokage. Even if I possess great strength, without sufficient information, we could be blindsided by other factions or lose the initiative at a crucial moment."

He looked at Elder Setsuna, his eyes filled with resolve: "Elder, the Uchiha Clan was once one of the strongest families in the Ninja World; our power should not be buried. Through this intelligence organization, we can regain control over the situation in the Ninja World and ensure the Uchiha Clan remains invincible in future competitions. Making the Uchiha great again is not just my personal goal—it is the mission of our entire clan!"

Using the slogan "Make the Uchiha Great Again," Uchiha Ying Yue painted a grand blueprint for Elder Setsuna—a vision that not only aligned with the elder's ambitions but also ignited his expectations for the future of the Uchiha Clan.

Elder Setsuna was silent for a while before finally speaking: "Ying Yue, your plan is very visionary. The importance of intelligence in the Ninja World cannot be ignored. The fact that you can see this shows you possess the wisdom and strategic foresight to become Hokage."

He nodded slowly, a look of determination in his eyes: "Very well, Ying Yue. I will support you in establishing this intelligence organization. The power of the Uchiha Clan will provide the strongest guarantee for your plan."

Uchiha Ying Yue felt a surge of joy, but he knew the plan needed further refinement: "Thank you, Elder Setsuna. I hope to utilize all the resources of the Uchiha Clan, especially our long-time allies—the Ninja Cat Clan. They have unique advantages in gathering and transmitting information. If we can secure their support, our intelligence network will be incredibly powerful."

Elder Setsuna smiled upon hearing this: "You have indeed considered everything thoroughly. The Ninja Cat Clan is truly our most loyal ally, and their capabilities in intelligence are impeccable. I will contact them and have them assist you in building this network with all their might."

Hearing Elder Setsuna's promise, Ying Yue felt a weight lift from his heart, accompanied by a sense of immense relief and gratitude.

The strength of the Uchiha Clan, especially the support of the Ninja Cat Clan, would greatly bolster his intelligence network.

"Thank you, Elder Setsuna," Ying Yue said sincerely. "With your support, I am confident we will succeed and make the Uchiha Clan great again!"

Elder Setsuna nodded with satisfaction: "Ying Yue, I have high hopes for you. The future of the Uchiha Clan rests on your shoulders. I will support you fully and mobilize all the clan's resources to ensure your plan is implemented smoothly."

Uchiha Ying Yue nodded solemnly and took his leave of Elder Setsuna, his resolve for the future plan even firmer.

With the support of both the Senju and Uchiha clans, the establishment of the intelligence network was within reach.

After successfully securing the support of Elder Senju Mufeng and Elder Uchiha Setsuna, Uchiha Ying Yue began to immerse himself in intense training and organizational development.

Hatake Sakumo's training for Ying Yue's squad became even stricter, constantly pushing them to their limits. Ying Yue displayed extraordinary perseverance and talent during these sessions, especially in taijutsu and combat strategy; his rate of growth left Sakumo greatly astonished.

Under Sakumo's guidance, Ying Yue's progress with the Eight Inner Gates was rapid; he was already able to open the sixth gate—the Gate of View—with ease and utilize it flexibly in combat.

Furthermore, he further honed his Wood Release and Fire Release ninjutsu. Especially by combining taijutsu with ninjutsu, Ying Yue was now capable of unleashing combos that were difficult to defend against in an instant.

In his spare time, Sakumo would occasionally impart combat experience and strategic thinking to Ying Yue—valuable treasures accumulated over years of missions. Ying Yue absorbed these lessons earnestly, quickly converting them into his own combat instincts.

"Ying Yue," Hatake Sakumo said after a training session, looking at him with a hint of admiration, "your growth rate is even faster than I expected. Keep this up, and before long, your strength will reach a new height."

Uchiha Ying Yue nodded in thanks, his determination to strengthen himself through training growing even firmer. Future challenges would only become greater; only by constantly improving could he cope with unpredictable crises.

Meanwhile, Uchiha Ying Yue's intelligence organization—the Shadow Curtain—was also quietly beginning to take shape.

Elder Senju Mufeng and Elder Uchiha Setsuna honored their promises, each mobilizing the power of their respective clans to help Ying Yue construct this intelligence network.